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Family Engagement Calendar

Yom Kippur

Monday September 21, is a holiday and schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

TJHSST Freshman Application Information

Attention parents/guardians and students,

Current 8^th grade students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2031 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) beginning on Monday, October 5th at 4:00pm (Freshman Round Calendar). The application portal, course prerequisites, GPA requirements, and deadlines can be found here: TJHSST Application Information.  Some important points about the application process are included below, but it is essential that you review the TJHSST Freshman Application Process if you wish to apply.  

If you have any questions about the TJHSST admissions process, make sure you review the TJ Admissions website thoroughly and review the presentation slide deck and Admissions Assessment Information  that were shared during the admissions information session that was held at Frost MS on September 16th. If you were unable to attend the admissions information session held at Frost MS, please refer to the TJ Admissions website for the complete list of dates and locations for TJ Admissions Fall Presentation Sessions which are open to the public and being held throughout the county.

TJHSST Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be enrolled in the following courses in grade 8:
• Algebra 1 Honors or higher-level math
• Honors Science
• One additional honors course in Social Studies or English, or student is identified as a Young Scholar
• Minimum GPA is 3.5. This GPA is for final unweighted marks in 7th grade for math, science, English, social studies, and World Language (if for high school credit) as well as 1st quarter 8th grade for the same subjects. At the completion of 7th grade, should have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher to be eligible to apply. It is highly unlikely that 1st quarter 8th grade marks will elevate a GPA lower than 3.5 at the end of 7th grade to a qualifying GPA. Click here to learn about GPA calculation.

Special Education Family Conference 

Save the Date!

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Hayfield Secondary School
                7630 Telegraph Road
                Alexandria, VA 22315

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

• Wednesday, September 16, at 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
• Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
• Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
• Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
• Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
• Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. 

Twice Exceptional Students

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities. 

Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.

New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS. 

For more information, please contact Carrie Guild at cjguild@fcps.edu

Our October Parent Coffee will take place on Wednesday, October 21. 

More details to come!

Volunteer at Frost!

Join us in making a real difference in students’ lives, your skills can enhance educational experiences and strengthen our community. For more information and to sign up to be in our volunteer pool, please click here.

Volunteers Needed!

The 7th Grade Hearing and Vision Screenings will take place on Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30. We need your help to make this run as smoothly as possible. Sign up here!

PTA Corner

After School Program

Frost Middle School offers free after-school activities every Monday through Friday from 2:30 – 4:30 PM all school year long.

Whether your student wants to join sports, get help with homework, create, and compete in STEM clubs, play video games, or attend special events—there is something for everyone!  The full After School Program will begin on September 28^th.  Cross Country practice begins September 14^th.

Key Highlights:

• Free Programs: Running Monday–Friday until 4:30 PM.
• Bus Transportation: Available 4 days a week (Monday – Thursday) and parent pick up on Fridays.  Buses leave Frost between 4:45 - 5:00pm to take students home.
• Full Schedule & Details: Specific After School Program information for the 26-27 school year will be updated on our School Website https://frostms.fcps.edu/activities during the first couple weeks of school. 

26-27 Cross Country, Volleyball & Track competitive teams

This year Frost will have Cross Country in the Fall, Volleyball in the Winter & Track in the spring.  All students that want to Join Cross Country & Track will be on the team and will run in the Saturday competitions.  We will have tryouts for Volleyball in December for one girls’ team and one boys’ team.  Each team will have 12 players.  At this time, we do not have the competition schedule.

2026 Cross Country Meet Schedule

• Students participating in our Sports program must get a physical
  • Parents & Doctor must complete the Physical form.  Once completed please upload to Final Forms and complete all steps below:
    • Select Parent Login at https://fairfax-va.finalforms.com/
    • Follow the instructions to complete all required information.
    • Upload the completed PPE (physical examination) form. Please make sure both the student and parent have signed the form.
    • Select Cross Country as your child’s sport.
    • After submitting the information, check back to confirm whether it has been approved or if additional information is needed. If everything is complete, your student’s status will be highlighted in green and marked Eligible for Coed Cross Country.

Action Needed: Complete Registration Today!

Even if your student isn't sure they want to participate right away, we strongly encourage every family to complete the registration form now.

• No obligation: Registering does not require your child to attend.
• Be prepared: Completing this form ensures your student is cleared to join in on any activity, any time during the school year!

👉 Click Here to Complete the Registration Form

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the 18th Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run!

It’s a fantastic way to get active while raising money for our school. When you register using our special coupon code, 100% of your registration fee goes straight back to us, plus it helps our school stay eligible for additional Educate-Innovate grants.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026

• Location: Fairfax Corner

• 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 8:00 AM

• 5K Run Start: 8:30 AM

• Coupon Code: AJ4SCHOOLS (Be sure to enter this at checkout so the funds go to our school!)

Every registration includes an official AJ T-shirt, kids' medals, delicious food, and lively Bollywood music to keep the energy high throughout the morning.

Sign up today, bring the whole family, and let's run (or walk!) together to support our school! You can find more info and register online at ashajyothi.org

Family Resources

Digital Wellness and Risk Prevention Series

Join the Digital Wellness and Risk Prevention Series organized by the FCPS Family Resource Center to learn how families can recognize online safety concerns and build healthier technology habits at home. These two informative webinars will cover emerging cyberthreats, student safety indicators, digital balance, and practical strategies for keeping children connected while supporting their well-being. Sessions are held Fridays, September 18 and 25, at 10:00 a.m. Register here: https://forms.gle/w3hT6VAXRfMGuERN8

For more information, call 703-204-3941 or visit: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/family-resource-center

Family Literacy Program

Family Literacy Program Begins Tuesday, September 22!

Are you a parent or caregiver who would like to improve your English while learning how to support your child’s education? FCPS’ free Family Literacy Program helps families build English language and literacy skills, connect with their community, and become more involved in their children’s schools. Classes meet twice a week and are available virtually or in person. To learn more about eligibility, locations, schedules, and registration, visit: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/multilingual-learners/family-literacy-program

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES WITH STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. 

Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE

Neighborhood Health  provides patients in Northern Virginia with high-quality primary care, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

HealthWorks of Northern Virginia provides excellent and affordable medical, dental and behavioral health care for patients from all backgrounds, of all ages and of all incomes.

FROST ASSISTANCE

Throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who need financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please designate the type of assistance that you could use through the following form. All information is kept confidential.

ParentVUE

Don’t forget to download the new ParentVUE app to keep informed about your child’s progress at school. ParentVUE provides access to important information such as grades, attendance, schedules and discipline, while also being a channel to report health issues.

Quick Links & Phone Numbers

Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-5702

Family Liaison: Amanda Sucar Warrener: 703-426-5734

Parent Information Phone Lines: Phone lines available in different languages to assist families.

Parent IT Support Portal

Frost MS Website  

Frost MS PTA Homepage

FCPS School Year Calendars

Blue/Gray Calendar and Bell Schedule

SIS ParentVUE Account Access

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

Frost MS Adminstration

Anthony Harris: Principal apharris@fcps.edu

Kenya Champ: Assistant Principal kschamp@fcps.edu

Katy Kownacki: Assistant Principal kkownacki@fcps.edu

Richard Deixler: Assistant Principal radeixler@fcps.edu 

Ellen Reed: Assistant Principal evreed@fcps.edu 

Danielle Hornbecker: Director of Student Services dshornbecker@fcps.edu 

Counselors

Megan Dunn mpdunn@fcps.edu 

Larkin Gibas lrgibas@fcps.edu 

Dan Joo djoo@fcps.edu 

Becky Mendoza ramendoza@fcps.edu 

Katie Webb kawebb@fcps.edu 

Frost is on Instagram! 

Follow us at @FrostMsFCPS 

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